Staff Dive Into Diverse Games, From Indies to Blockbusters
Gaming staff are exploring a wide array of titles, including tactical shooters like Star Wars: Zero Company and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Many are revisiting or experiencing remasters of beloved franchises such as Elden Ring and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. The team is also engaging with a mix of cozy life sims, challenging RPGs, and surprising indie gems.
Coverage across 2 outlets
What we've been playing - "Asking what the point of playing it is would be like asking why you should bother seasoning a meal"
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria recounts her daughter's first Zelda dungeon completion in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on Nintendo Switch. Bertie discusses Heroes of Might & Magic: The Olden Era and Slay the Spire 2, while Chris offers further thoughts on Mixtape for PC and Steam Deck. Connor is enjoying Directive 8020 on PlayStation 5.
What We Played – Forza Horizon 6, Outbound & Everything is Crab
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, including Forza Horizon 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch, and Everything is Crab. Other titles discussed include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Skull & Bones, and various indie games.
What we've been playing - "Meanwhile, Lara Croft and Breaking Bad's Walter White have just had their first child"
Several individuals share their current gaming experiences, highlighting titles like the visually striking cyberpunk game Replaced, the co-op party game Heave Ho 2, and the MMORPG Old School RuneScape. Other games mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Elden Ring, Pokémon Leaf Green, and Deadlock.
What We Played – Tides of Tomorrow, TerraTech Legion & Adorable Adventures
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences, including Overwatch, Alien: Rogue Incursion, TerraTech Legion, Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade, and Hitman 3's Freelancer Mode. Other titles mentioned include Adorable Adventures, Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Ghost Master, Starfield, and various games on the AYN Thor handheld like .hack//Infection and Super Alloy Crush.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
What We Played – People of Note, Starfield & The Occultist
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing "People of Note," a music-based RPG, and "Hades 2." "Starfield" is being reviewed on PlayStation 5, alongside other titles like "Icarus" and "Ghost Master Resurrected." Horror games such as "The Occultist" and "Cthulhu: Dark Abyss" were also played, as well as "Life Is Strange" and "Khazan: The First Berserker."
What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria is enjoying Super Mario Galaxy with her children, Bertie is exploring the unique RPG Esoteric Ebb and revisiting Slay the Spire 2, Marie continues her Easter tradition of playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Connor has made significant progress in Old School RuneScape.
What We Played – Life is Strange: Reunion, The Division: Resurgence & Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Several outlets shared their recent gaming experiences, including The Division: Resurgence on mobile, South of Midnight, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Reviews are also in progress for Life is Strange: Reunion, Icarus, Ghost Master, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with other titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Village also being played.
What We Played – Crimson Desert, Rushing Beat X & Screamer
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences across a variety of titles. Crimson Desert is noted as phenomenal by some, while others find it less engaging. Other games discussed include Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, Sovereign Syndicate, Sephiria, Rushing Beat X Return of Brawl Brothers, The Pale Beyond, South of Midnight, Resident Evil Village, Screamer, Marathon, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Project Songbird, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Pokémon FireRed.
What We Played – Crimson Desert, Marathon & Towerborne
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Crimson Desert receiving significant attention due to its ongoing updates from Pearl Abyss. Other titles discussed include Marathon, Towerborne, Marvel Rivals, and the upcoming Starfield expansion. The article also touches on experiences with games like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Pale Beyond, and various indie and retro titles.
What We Played – Marathon, Toxic Commando & Monster Hunter Stories 3
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection being highlighted as a strong entry in the series. Other titles frequently mentioned include Marathon, Toxic Commando, and Pokopia, with various staff members sharing their experiences across multiple genres like RPGs, shooters, and horror.
What we've been playing - "gnomes are definitely not to be trusted with kitchen knives"
Several gaming outlets share their recent playtime experiences. Bertie discusses co-op success with Vampire Survivors and struggles with Overwatch, while Mat and Victoria highlight immersive details in Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion. Kelsey enjoys the chaotic fun of the Burglin' Gnomes demo, and Chris revisits Pokémon White 2.
